State Senate candidates respond
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The three Missouri State Senate District 21 candidates — Democrat Jim Bates and Republicans Doug Richey and Kurtis Gregory — attended The Richmond News’ political forum.
July 2024
MARTHA ANNE (BALL) KIRTLEY
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The Excelsior Standard, July 19, 2024 Martha Anne (Ball) Kirtley of Excelsior Springs passed away July 14, 2024, at Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs. Martha (Ball) Kirtley was born Oct.
McBee, O’Dell nab shooting sports honors
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Dantin McBee has a streak going at the Ray County Fair. McBee, who’ll start high school this fall at Excelsior Springs, received the Overall Best in Show Award for shooting sports July 13 at the fair.
Romazon ready to pitch again for ESHS softballers
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When Excelsior Springs begins varsity softball season in August, the Tigers will likely turn to Keira Romazon to pitch. Romazon, who’ll be a junior this fall, has pitched for Excelsior Springs the past two seasons.
Ice Crushers smash competition; nab NKCA tourney title
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A group of area 13-year-olds dominated their NKCA Baseball League competition this spring and summer.
KC sends four to MLB All-Star Game
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Salvador Perez is headed back to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
The veteran catcher will represent the Kansas City Royals in the annual ballgame, slated for July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. It’ll be his ninth All-Star Game appearance.
Davis dedicates 10 years to ESFD, community
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The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) is not only a department but a community pillar. Known for its strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork, every member is valued equally within this tightly knit unit.
Winners take home fireworks
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Winners take home fireworks.
ESACC students awarded at SkillsUSA championship
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Jacob Goodman and Seth Pace, students from the Excelsior Springs Area Career Center (ESACC), were commended for their outstanding performance during the annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event.
Haslett indicted for first-degree murder
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A grand jury has indicted a 41-year-old Excelsior Springs man for the first-degree murder of 36-year-old Jaynie Crosdale of Kansas City. Timothy M.
